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Evaluate ethnoracial differences in dementia rates among Latino, African-American, and non-Latino White populations to inform healthcare service planning.

June 1, 1999International Journal of Geriatric PsychiatryOpen Access

Rates of dementia in three ethnoracial groups

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BGBarry J. GurlandRush University Medical Center DWDavid E. WilderNew York State Department of State RLRafael LantiguaNewYork–Presbyterian Hospital

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Epidemiological analysis observes elevated dementia rates and functional dependencies in Latino and African-American populations, highlighting critical disparities in care needs.

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Evaluate ethnoracial differences in dementia rates among Latino, African-American, and non-Latino White populations to inform healthcare service planning.
Assessed dementia occurrence across Latino, African-American, and non-Latino White demographic cohorts.
Analyzed the relationship between group-specific dementia rates, functional dependencies, and associated healthcare demands.
Latino and African-American groups demonstrated higher rates of dementia compared to non-Latino White cohorts.
Elevated dementia rates in minority populations were linked to substantial functional dependencies, creating distinct service needs and quality-of-life impacts.

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Gurland et al. (1999) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e18e5d78b9a7e482b96f0e https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1099-1166(199906)14:6<481::aid-gps959>3.0.co;2-5

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June 1, 1999International Journal of Geriatric PsychiatryOpen Access

Rates of dementia in three ethnoracial groups

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Authors

BGBarry J. GurlandRush University Medical Center DWDavid E. WilderNew York State Department of State RLRafael LantiguaNewYork–Presbyterian Hospital

Discussion

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Implication

Epidemiological analysis observes elevated dementia rates and functional dependencies in Latino and African-American populations, highlighting critical disparities in care needs.

Key Points

Evaluate ethnoracial differences in dementia rates among Latino, African-American, and non-Latino White populations to inform healthcare service planning.
Assessed dementia occurrence across Latino, African-American, and non-Latino White demographic cohorts.
Analyzed the relationship between group-specific dementia rates, functional dependencies, and associated healthcare demands.
Latino and African-American groups demonstrated higher rates of dementia compared to non-Latino White cohorts.
Elevated dementia rates in minority populations were linked to substantial functional dependencies, creating distinct service needs and quality-of-life impacts.

Cite This Study

Gurland et al. (1999) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e18e5d78b9a7e482b96f0e https://doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1099-1166(199906)14:6<481::aid-gps959>3.0.co;2-5

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